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Re: BitF Secret Santa- the Revenge of the Santa

Originally Posted by Eruedraith

I'm in, someone's getting a self-glorifying short story for Christmas, if that's all right.

hmm, i'd be cautious if I were you, I remember last year that the organizers were complaining on the IRC that there were quite a few people who just made a crappy poem on the spot, and it didn't seem fair to give those to the people who genuinely put effort into their gifts.

that could be why there's the 2 months/ 40 posts requirements, but you still should bear that in mind.

Spoiler: Quotes

Originally Posted by War P. Anda

((After some quick consulting, I have concluded that Spinda eats death threats for breakfast.))

Originally Posted by Agent Gold

about 70% of communication comes from body language, which is why it's always easier to talk to someone in person than over the phone (Don't quote me about this!)

Originally Posted by Raptorlord

Snapes knew what to do. He grabbed two tuffs on Panda's hair he screeched something at the random. "HIHO PANDA AND AWAY!"

Re: BitF Secret Santa- the Revenge of the Santa

Originally Posted by Captain Panda

hmm, i'd be cautious if I were you, I remember last year that the organizers were complaining on the IRC that there were quite a few people who just made a crappy poem on the spot, and it didn't seem fair to give those to the people who genuinely put effort into their gifts.

that could be why there's the 2 months/ 40 posts requirements, but you still should bear that in mind.

I think there's a big difference between "short story" and "crappy poem" here.

Still, it should be rather clear if the gifter put in a fair amount of time and effort into their gift, and that's something I'd be wary about in regards to this.

Originally Posted by TheDarkDee

Oooh, i will!

Not sure if you checked, but there was a problem as I'm aware last we did this when people signed up on the forum just to participate(and/or just sign up and not do anything), essentially wasting a spot for someone who would have wanted to participate instead. This was also seen in the BitF Trail.

Added with the above point above, and this quoted text...

YOU HAVE TO HAVE BEEN A MEMBER OF BITFORUMS FOR AT LEAST TWO MONTHS AND HAVE 40 POSTS. YOU WILL BE REMOVED/NOT ACCEPTED IF YOU ARE ON PROBATION AT ANY TIME THIS MONTH.

Re: BitF Secret Santa- the Revenge of the Santa

Originally Posted by Captain Panda

hmm, i'd be cautious if I were you, I remember last year that the organizers were complaining on the IRC that there were quite a few people who just made a crappy poem on the spot, and it didn't seem fair to give those to the people who genuinely put effort into their gifts.

that could be why there's the 2 months/ 40 posts requirements, but you still should bear that in mind.

Keep in mind, my definition of 'Short Story' is generally along the lines of 10-15k words. Plus given the preparation time I'm fairly sure that I'll be able to edit it through at least two drafts, so it will not be complete and utter crap.

He were not hanged. He would not answer aye or nay to his indictment; for if he denied the charge they'd hang him surely, and auction out his property. So he stand mute, and died Christian under the law. And so his sons will have his farm. It is the law, for he could not be con-demned a wizard without he answer the indictment, aye or nay... Great stones they lay upon his chest until he plead aye or nay. They say he give them but two words. "More weight," he says. And died.

Re: BitF Secret Santa- the Revenge of the Santa

Originally Posted by Eruedraith

Keep in mind, my definition of 'Short Story' is generally along the lines of 10-15k words. Plus given the preparation time I'm fairly sure that I'll be able to edit it through at least two drafts, so it will not be complete and utter crap.

Yeah, I wasn't trying to imply that you would do such a thing, so sorry if I offended you. But I think that it should at least be brought to attention, just to make sure that people don't think that they can just do that.

Spoiler: Quotes

Originally Posted by War P. Anda

((After some quick consulting, I have concluded that Spinda eats death threats for breakfast.))

Originally Posted by Agent Gold

about 70% of communication comes from body language, which is why it's always easier to talk to someone in person than over the phone (Don't quote me about this!)

Originally Posted by Raptorlord

Snapes knew what to do. He grabbed two tuffs on Panda's hair he screeched something at the random. "HIHO PANDA AND AWAY!"

Re: BitF Secret Santa- the Revenge of the Santa

I'm not sure if I'm supposed to post it here, or what, but I PM'd my present to my Secret Santa-ee, (Because I'm not sure if I'll be able to post it to him on Christmas/ Christmas Eve) so I'm gonna post it here too.

I was Piemaster's Secret Santa, and I presented him;

Spoiler: Your a mean one, Mister Grovy- I mean, Grinch!

You guys probably know what I'm talking about, but just in case I'm referring to this.

Merry Christmas everyone! I can't wait to see the presents that you guys gave each other!

Last edited by Sven; December 22nd, 2011 at 06:55 AM.

"Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is knowing that tomatoes don't go into fruit salad; and common sense is not drinking tomato juice."

Re: BitF Secret Santa- the Revenge of the Santa

Originally Posted by 9iygas

Did you read the first post?
You aren't supposed to tell who you got.

......
Yes, I know. I have already given it to him, therefore the job is done. I think what is being stated there is WHILE you are creating your present, you are not allowed to tell who you have. I mean, how was I supposed to give it to him without him knowing?

"Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is knowing that tomatoes don't go into fruit salad; and common sense is not drinking tomato juice."